SPEDE 778/779_ Overall Semester Summary Evaluation of Student Teacher

Sabo, Melanie________________
Candidates Last Name, First Name

___779_______________
Student Teaching Seminar
Course/Section Number

__Amy Buckspan_________
Name of Hunter Professor for
Student Teaching Seminar
ECSE________________________
Name of Program
(Early Childhood Special Education)

__Masters_____________
Degree Level of Program
(Masters Degree)


OVERALL SEMESTER SUMMARY EVALUATION OF STUDENT TEACHER/PRACTICUM STUDENT
(Retrieved from evidence provided by lesson plans, two on-site observations and one video-observation, post observation conferences and post
observation write-ups for all three observations)

Instructions: For each of the items, rate the teacher candidates performance by using a scale of: 1. underdeveloped 2. developing, 3. proficient, 4. exemplary and by filling
in the corresponding bubble. Provide comments and sign your name on the back of the form. Complete the form at the end of field experience, as a summary of the
candidates overall performance. Fill-in the bubble completely: O ! (correct) O " (incorrect). Use blue/black pen or pencil. Do not use marker.

PART A: Dimensions of Candidate Performance

Rating Key! ! ! !
Underdeveloped: Skill not performed appropriately
Performance Items Developing: Skill performed somewhat appropriately
" Proficient: Skill performed at appropriate level
Dimension Category
" Exemplary: Skill performed with sophistication
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1a. Used language appropriate to developmental and skill level... # # # # #
1b. Presented content appropriate to developmental and skill level.. # # # # #
1c. Challenged students to think and/or develop skills at a more advanced level.................... # # # # #
1d. Used differentiated instruction to provide for individual student differences (CC4S3)..... # # # # #
1e. EC Used intervention strategies respectful to childs family, culture and language (EC3S1)... # # # # #
1. Knowledge of Learners
(CEC Standard 2: Development
and Characteristics of
Learners)
- EC3S1
- CC4S3
Overall Performance for Dimension 1.. # # # # #
2a. Provided accurate information about subject matter, including background or contextual information # # # # #
2b. Delivered lessons that included key concepts, themes, and skills related to subject area # # # # #
2c. Presented subject matter in a way that appeared to be meaningful to students...... # # # # #
2d. Used appropriate subject-specific pedagogy.. # # # # #
2e. EC Implement developmentally and functional appropriate individual and group activities (EC7S2) # # # # #
2f. EC Used curriculum appropriate to childrens individual needs (EC7S4).. # # # # #
2. Knowledge and Use of
Subject Matter
- EC7S2
- EC7S4
Overall Performance for Dimension 2. # # # # #
3a. It was evident that a lesson plan was created, and the required elements of designated lesson plan
format were delivered in the classroom in an organized way (CC7S10)..
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3b. Objectives were clearly stated in behavioral terms and made connections to prior activity or lesson # # # # #
3c. Established instructional routine # # # # #
3d. Sequenced activities in a logical, developmental manner (CC7K1) # # # # #
3e. Selected appropriate instructional resources, materials, and technologies... # # # # #
3f. EC Designed intervention strategies incorporating information from multiple sources (EC7S3) # # # # #
3. Skill in Planning
(CEC Standard 7: Instructional
Planning)
- CC7K2
- CC7S10
- EC7S3
- EC7S4
3g. EC Implements appropriate group and individual activities including instruction including play,
routines, group projects, cooperative learning in addition to systematic instruction (EC7S4)
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4a. Used motivational techniques that created a classroom where most learners were motivated.


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4b. Used a variety of ways to engage most learners # # # # #
4c. Paced lesson effectively to accomplish objectives, including a conclusion at end of lesson.. # # # # #
4d. Used more than one instructional approach, as appropriate # # # # #
4e. Communicated clearly using verbal and nonverbal messages # # # # #
4f. Used questioning strategies to elicit student responses at literal, analytical, & critical thinking levels.. # # # # #
4g. Adjusted to unplanned circumstances (CC5K1, CC5K6) # # # # #
4h. EC Uses procedures to increase individuals self-awareness, self-management, self-control, self-
reliance and self-esteem (CC4S5)..
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4i. EC Selected adapted and used individualized instruction (CC4S3) # # # # #
4j. EC Used strategies to support generalization and maintenance of targeted skills (CC4S4) # # # # #

4. Skill in Teaching
(CEC Standard 4: Instructional
Strategies)
(CEC Standard 5: Learning
Environments and Social
Interactions)
- CC4S5
- CC5K1
- CC5K6
- CC4S3
- CC4S4
Overall Performance for Dimension 4.. # # # # #
SPEDE 778/779_ Overall Semester Summary Evaluation of Student Teacher

Rating Key! ! ! !
Underdeveloped: Skill not performed appropriately
Developing: Skill performed somewhat appropriately
Proficient: Skill performed at appropriate level
Dimension Category

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5a. Showed rapport with students... # # # # #
5b. Used a variety of classroom management techniques (CC5S10) # # # # #
5c. Built class community with opportunity for student participation (CC5S4) # # # # #
5d. Handled attention-getting behavior in a timely and appropriate way.. # # # # #
5e. Showed patience with students. # # # # #
5f. Thoughtfully responded to student work... # # # # #
5g. Used positive reinforcement and corrected mistakes in a sensitive way # # # # #
5h. Promotes sensitivity to diversity issues (e.g. ethnicity, language, gender, socioeconomic status)
(CC5K8, CC5K7)
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5i. EC Effectively manages teaching and student learning (CC5K3) # # # # #
5j. EC Created instructional environment incorporating students culture and language (CC5K7) # # # # #
5. Skill in Developing Caring
Learning Environments and
Showing Respect
(CEC Standard 5: Learning
Environments and Social
Interactions)
- CC5K2
- CC5K3
- CC5K7
- CC5K8
- CC5S4
- CC5S10
Overall Performance for Dimension 5 # # # # #
6a. Used strategies to check if students understood information... # # # # #
6b. Provided helpful feedback to students. # # # # #
6c. Used assessment information to guide instruction..................................... # # # # #
6d. Matched assessment to instructional objectives # # # # #
6e. By end of lesson, students demonstrated achievement of objectives or made progress # # # # #
6f. EC Gather relevant background information (CC8S1) # # # # #
6g. EC Develop or modify individualized assessment strategies (CC8S4).. # # # # #
6. Skill in Assessment and
Impact on Student Learning
(CEC Standard 8: Assessment)
- CC8S1
- CC8S4
Overall Performance for Dimension 6... # # # # #
7a. Demonstrated a positive attitude throughout the lesson... # # # # #
7b. In post-conference, reflected on lesson and offered suggestions about how to enhance teaching.. # # # # #
7c. Accepted suggestions for growth and, in subsequent observations, assimilated the suggestions # # # # #
7d. EC Used self-evaluation and used feedback to improve instruction (CC9S9) # # # # #
7e. EC Practice in the classroom is within the CEC Code of Ethics (CC9S1) # # # # #
7f. EC Maintain respectful and confidential communication regarding children(CC10S1) # # # # #
7. Commitment to Teaching
and Professionalism
(CEC Standard 9: Professional
and Ethical Practice)
- CC9S1
- CC9S9
- CC10S1
Overall Performance for Dimension 7.. # # # # #
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
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TOTAL PERFORMANCE SCORE FOR ALL Dimensions 1-7. # # # # #
(Below are additional standards only for special education)




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8a. EC Uses effective strategies to support language development in young children (CC6S1)..


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8b. EC Uses communication strategies and resources to facilitated understanding for students whose
primary language is not English (CC6S2)....
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8. Language
(CEC Standard 6: Language)
- CC6S1
- CC6S2
Overall Performance for Dimension 8. # # # # #
9a. EC Communicates effectively and respectfully with school personnel regarding students (CC10S9).

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9. Collaboration
(CEC Standard 10:
Collaboration)
- CC10S9
Overall Performance for Dimension 9.. # # # # #
10a. EC Uses culturally respectful language and intervention strategies (EC3S1) # # # # #
10b. EC Differing ways of learning of individuals with exceptional learning needs including those from
culturally diverse backgrounds and strategies for addressing these differences (CC3K5)
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10. Individual Learning
Differences
(CEC Standard 3: Individual
Learning Differences)
- EC3S1
- CC3K5
Overall Performance for Dimension 10 # # # # #


Additional Comments
Provide further explanation about the teacher candidates strengths and/or weaknesses as related to a) the dimensions evaluated in this form and/or b) the
candidates certification area (i.e., subject and grade level). If necessary, please attach additional sheets for your comments.


Please refer to detailed comments on the two attached observations
Growth clearly shown between first and second observation especially in terms of choice of developmentally appropriate activity for the students and incorporation of movement activities to facilitate
transition.

Additional area for focus for improvement centers around classroom management and use of different strategies to encourage on task behaviors.
Important to ensure that objectives in lesson plan are measureable and specific.






















SPEDE 778/779_ Overall Semester Summary Evaluation of Student Teacher